Karamū High School vs Te Aratika Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
| Measure | Karamū High School Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika Academy Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 25 | – |
| National rank | #330 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 880 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 566 |
| Total roll | 880 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 138.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.2% | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 37.6% | 89.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parkvale-Napier/Hastings | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.karamu.school.nz | www.tearatika.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Karamū High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.3 vs 11.3).
- •Karamū High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 566).
- •Karamū High School does better on roll size (880 vs 48).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (138.5% vs -2.3%).
- •Karamū High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (71.2% vs 57.1%).
- •Karamū High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 48.
- •Karamū High School is co-educational and Te Aratika Academy is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karamū High School better than Te Aratika Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karamū High School ranks higher (36.3 vs 11.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Karamū High School and Te Aratika Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Parkvale-Napier/Hastings and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karamū High School: 484. Te Aratika Academy: 566. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karamū High School and Te Aratika Academy rank in Hawke's Bay?
Karamū High School is 14th of 25 and Te Aratika Academy is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).